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Old 03-21-2017, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mcfee03 View Post
Right, but the problem is, all the online tutorials have different coloured cords to the cord I have.

I've tried guessing and endless configurations tirelessly.

Also- does it matter if these wires copper touch?

(Ive broken the cartridge because I spend hours trying every f combination)
Yes - it matters if the copper wires touch - nothing will work. All the wires need to be fully insulated.

You can figure the wire usage using a multi-meter (on continuity setting) and figure out which wire is the left signal wire, which is the right signal wire and which is the common (ground) wire. These should be mentioned in the instructions - and then the wire colours don't matter. Red, white and yellow aren't standard colours for this sort of connection. Here's hoping you new cable makes more sense and has better instructions.
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